Avocado Caprese Salad

Avocado Caprese Salad

Creamy avocado joins juicy tomatoes and fresh mozzarella in a simple balsamic drizzle.

Total 15 min Makes 4 servings Calories 310/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Dairy

This twist on classic caprese salad layers ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and buttery avocado with fragrant basil leaves. A drizzle of good olive oil and balsamic glaze ties everything together, making it an easy side for summer dinners or a light lunch. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.

Ingredients

  • 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Method

  1. Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and avocado slices on a large serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them.

  2. Tuck the fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomato, mozzarella, and avocado.

  3. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the salad.

  4. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.

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    Avocado Caprese Salad

    This twist on classic caprese salad layers ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and buttery avocado with fragrant basil leaves. A drizzle of good olive oil and balsamic glaze ties everything together, making it an easy side for summer dinners or a light lunch. Serve it slightly chilled or at room temperature for the best flavor.

    15 min 4 servings 310 cal

    Ingredients

    • 3 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
    • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced
    • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
    • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
    • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

    Method

    1. 1

      Arrange the tomato slices, mozzarella slices, and avocado slices on a large serving platter, alternating and slightly overlapping them.

    2. 2

      Tuck the fresh basil leaves between the layers of tomato, mozzarella, and avocado.

    3. 3

      Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic glaze evenly over the salad.

    4. 4

      Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and black pepper, then serve immediately.